Supermarket operator uses AI to boost pricing and promotionsA new platform is helping Harps Food Stores create more relevant promotions. Starbucks brews up slower growth in Q1, but earnings top estimatesStarbucks’ revenue and same-store sales fell slightly short of Street estimates even amid a strong performance from the China region. Retail, restaurant chains among 30 most polarizing brands in U.S. A survey by Morning Consult ranks the companies, brands, and organizations that are the most politically divisive—or the ones that divide Democrats and Republicans the most. And at the top of the list is Trump Hotels. Experiential home retailer looks to build up trade customers Pirch, the high-end bath, kitchen and appliance retailer, is focusing on its California roots for future growth. Retailer’s new ad doubles as pregnancy test Home furnishing giant Ikea’s new magazine ad has an unusual extra. Home furnishings giant to offer its first branded credit card Ikea Group will launch a co-branded rewards credit card, and also a private-label card that will provide financing options for major home projects. ICSC: Holiday recap The average spend on gifts and other holiday-related items was $841.50 this season, compared to $711 last year. Analysis: Holiday performance puts Kohl's firmly in the winner's circle After good updates from both Macy's and J.C. Penney, Kohl's positive sales growth comes as no surprise. Verizon: E-commerce volume spikes New Year's weekend A blast of cold weather across the country, coupled with year-end sales, heated up e-commerce sales momentum during the last week of 2017. Report: Alexa could change the digital ads game Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa could be on the verge of creating new advertising opportunities — for both suppliers and the online giant. Consumers have plenty of holiday shopping left to do December 23 is shaping up as a crucial day for retailers. Amazon expands delivery options in time for holidays Amazon is expanding the breadth — and timing — of its signature free shipping program, just in time for the holidays. First Previous 152 153 154 155 156 Next Last